SL/R230: Can I retrofit a pano roof on my SL?
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Can I retrofit a pano roof on my SL?
I'm buying an SL500, looking at 2004 or 2005. Can't get the color and features at the same time! Largest issue is lack of pano roofs. I asked one service department and another sales department, they say I can't replace a non-pano top with a pano top. Any ideas?
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Im Sure it CAN be done as the tops are the same Except for the (PANO) panels...The Roof functions are the same..
Locate another complete folding roof and swap it out...its NOT going to be cheap..But Im Sure it CAN be done! Try the MB Wrecking yards
Locate another complete folding roof and swap it out...its NOT going to be cheap..But Im Sure it CAN be done! Try the MB Wrecking yards
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Sounds like it's worth looking into! I can buy a few 04's with about 25-35k miles for $50-55k, wouldn't hurt me to pay $5k if I could replace with pano. The best pano car price I can get isn't below $61k.
I found a sweet 05 with 3,500 miles. Dealer listed it for $75k (no pano but very nice car with my Agean Blue color preference). Not sure how much they'll lower the price but the other cars have sale prices on them with 10-20% reductions. Here's hoping!
I found a sweet 05 with 3,500 miles. Dealer listed it for $75k (no pano but very nice car with my Agean Blue color preference). Not sure how much they'll lower the price but the other cars have sale prices on them with 10-20% reductions. Here's hoping!
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Honestly, your nuts!
I would wait out and get the car you want with everything in it.
I waited for 6 months to get my car, which has every option
except the distronic. I kindof wish I had it, but I am happy. I didnt
have to piece it together, and I enjoy the car for what it is.
I would wait out and get the car you want with everything in it.
I waited for 6 months to get my car, which has every option
except the distronic. I kindof wish I had it, but I am happy. I didnt
have to piece it together, and I enjoy the car for what it is.
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Well, yes ... I am nuts! You should see what I do when I'm planning air travel and timesharing!
The idea to swap a roof is nothing compared to taking an SL65 and modifying the engine to add another 100+hp, or lowering the car, and I've seen a few posts to do that. Your advise to be patient is wise. But if I could do it now it's a tripple win (no waiting, less money, and I'll probably be the first to do it).
The idea to swap a roof is nothing compared to taking an SL65 and modifying the engine to add another 100+hp, or lowering the car, and I've seen a few posts to do that. Your advise to be patient is wise. But if I could do it now it's a tripple win (no waiting, less money, and I'll probably be the first to do it).
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Contact Steve @www.MBENZNL.com re prices
Steve Installed Distronic into the Wifes W211
It Will Need a Replacement grill with the plastic window for the radar sensor
The Radar sensor / Wire harness / and labor
as the LATE Distronic 2 / Plus has the control unit built into the radar sensor
Its a GREAT Mod..lots of FUN!!
Steve Installed Distronic into the Wifes W211
It Will Need a Replacement grill with the plastic window for the radar sensor
The Radar sensor / Wire harness / and labor
as the LATE Distronic 2 / Plus has the control unit built into the radar sensor
Its a GREAT Mod..lots of FUN!!
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I am gussing you guys are joking when you say you can add distronic easily right? Cause if you're not, then, sure you can convert it to an SL65 easily too.
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Distronic will involve a short harness, control module, sensor, grill with new star, and swith on the shifter wood trim. Programming IS required and will not work properly without it. If you want to see DTR in action, I would suggest you pay Mark a visit and check out the wifey's 211. Rajah996, distronic installation in your car would most likely require steve or myself to fly over there to install it.
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Distronic will involve a short harness, control module, sensor, grill with new star, and swith on the shifter wood trim. Programming IS required and will not work properly without it. If you want to see DTR in action, I would suggest you pay Mark a visit and check out the wifey's 211. Rajah996, distronic installation in your car would most likely require steve or myself to fly over there to install it.
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Hmm, the MB website states the 2007 SL Pano roof panel has a more "rakish" roofline. Would that be a visual effect or an actual difference in the shape of the roof?
http://www.mbusa.com//byo/pop_opt_pa...o&model=SL550R
So far I haven't found a shop willing to consider it. Looks like I'm going to need to see both types on cars next to each other to examine for myself!
http://www.mbusa.com//byo/pop_opt_pa...o&model=SL550R
So far I haven't found a shop willing to consider it. Looks like I'm going to need to see both types on cars next to each other to examine for myself!
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Benz dealers won't even consider retrofitting. It is not worth the expense. I have one now and held out to get one and now wish I didn't. It's not that huge of a deal. There was another SL when I bought mine with all the same colors and options minus the roof and I ended up paying $5k more for the one with the roof. Dumb mistake.
